Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 5th March 2025, at 11:50hrs
A 26-year-old man is in custody after a short police pursuit in Preston last night, following observations of mobile phone use while driving.
Officers from the Roads Crime Team were on patrol on Fletcher Road at approximately 8:14 pm on Tuesday, March 4th, when they witnessed the driver of a Kia Ceed using his mobile phone behind the wheel.
When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver failed to comply, leading to a brief pursuit.
The driver was subsequently detained.
A search of the Kia Ceed revealed a baseball bat located by the driver’s side door.
The 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of multiple offences, including:
* Using a mobile phone while driving
* Failing to stop when required by police
* Driving without a licence
* Driving without insurance
* Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
The man remains in custody as investigations continue.
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